In Complicit, Winnie played with many themes, significant and small, and I think it would be worth rereading it to catch the ones that could have been missed. She had a lot to say in the story on so many levels – misogyny, money power, racism, white privilege, 2nd generation immigrant trauma/experience, the illusion of Hollywood, and feminine powerlessness.
This is a memoir about adventure, resilience, survival and defying the odds! I first heard of Karen Hill Anton on the Alliance of Independent Authors’ podcast, where she discussed her memoir, the View From Breast Pocket Mountain. It is about her life as a black woman who travelled around the world, finally settled in Japan,…
I was a child of the Empire, a second-generation British Nigeria. My parents were children of colonialism. I grew up listening to my late father’s love for all things British. My mom, who lives in the States, is probably glued to the TV and toasting the Queen with a glass of wine.
Here’s my FREE gift to you. Spicy Turkey Recipe Card Dangerously delicious if you don’t know what you’re eating! A while ago, I was at a friend’s surprise party and, in my usual fashion, looked at the table’s bounteous offerings. The trick for someone who loves food like me is to ensure I eat in…
I wish I could say it is a humble fish for the poor. Certainly not! It is sold in weight, and a large stockfish can set you back about £20 to £50. It is a delicacy fit for Kings and Queens and Norway’s ‘white gold’!
The head of the stockfish, which I imagine the Norwegians used to toss in the bin, is a particular favourite in many parts of Nigeria. It is popular in the east as it adds an extra flavour that enriches the soup.
n England, we call it the greasy fry up, traditional fry up, all-day breakfast, and many other names. British hotels are famous for making it. Hotels in different countries serve it. In Britain, builders and construction workers love it!
This is always incredibly difficult because there are so many damn good writers out there! Then to complicate matters, I am a judge for a prize in 2022 and have been going through a heap of books that I can’t disclose. So, I have not been able to do much book review this year, but…
Bamboozled by Jesus was written by Nigerian-American comedian Yvonne Orji known for her role as Molly in the popular HBO series Insecure. I first heard Yvonne On her podcast, Jesus and Jollof , co-hosted with Luvvie Ajayi.
Back to iru or the locust beans. I need to describe the smell before you rush to an African food store to try and procure it. It is a combination of foot odour and unwashed crevices. I leave that to your imagination! But when I add it to my traditional Nigerian soup, especially with stockfish, it is finger-licking delicious. Do not blame me though, if your house stinks afterwards, it is all part of the joy!
Afterwards, I set the turkey inside the oven. When it came out of the oven four hours later, it was golden brown, the juice and a bit of Bistro became gravy, and I was living my African dream! The turkey was delicious, all eaten up and enjoyed by my family, and I never looked back!
